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michelle_ltc's review
5.0
There is so much more to this edition than the title implies. Absolutely no person or party is free from critique, including the author, himself. Reed has authentic insight into many multi-cultural topics, some of which he mentions briefly, such as art. This recording is less a story of Malcolm X than a lesson of how Malcolm's journey has impacted the world in race relations and how it has related to the author's own journey.
As someone who has only begun delving into the history of racism and multi-cultural history in recent years, I found this book, very thought-provoking. Highly recommend for others interested in a more in-depth understanding of multi-cultural history in the U.S.
As someone who has only begun delving into the history of racism and multi-cultural history in recent years, I found this book, very thought-provoking. Highly recommend for others interested in a more in-depth understanding of multi-cultural history in the U.S.
odin45mp's review
2.0
This was an okay short form autobiography, but I felt mislead by the title as Malcolm X was woven in and out of the narrative. It kind of worked but wasn't quite what I thought I was getting based on the title and blurb.
juliarelova's review
2.0
For sure meant to be listened to, very narrative podcast like. Interesting snapshot of the time and insight to Reed’s life.
toniclark's review
3.0
Mostly about Ishmael Reed, not so much about Malcolm. However, I felt that I should have known more about Reed, so was glad to learn. I'll be reading some of his poetry, probably not his novels.
The narrative was a little disjointed, but it didn’t bother me much.
The narrative was a little disjointed, but it didn’t bother me much.
groovygirl858's review
2.0
Not as advertised
If this wasn't a free listen, I would have returned it. The summary of this book does not match the content. Malcolm X is not central to this book at all. I'm giving two stars because this book flirts with the idea of being interesting a few times but, for the most part, it is boring and all over the place.
If this wasn't a free listen, I would have returned it. The summary of this book does not match the content. Malcolm X is not central to this book at all. I'm giving two stars because this book flirts with the idea of being interesting a few times but, for the most part, it is boring and all over the place.